• The Main Problem

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Goals, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To prioritize problems so that the main problem in a situation is viewed clearly.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Magic Stone

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To use the creative process of group storytelling to talk about anger; to increase awareness about the value of verbally expressing anger in a productive manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Magic Mirror

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise self-esteem by recognizing positive inner qualities.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Machine

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To experience working cooperatively in a small group to reach a solution.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The List

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Depression, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about a technique in which a group or individual develops a list of alternative behaviors to unhealthy or destructive expressions of anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Life-Space Interview

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Depression, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about a therapeutic technique in which the caregiver or trusted individual can provide consistent support or create an opportunity for insight when interviewing an angry child.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • The Importance of Social Action

    • Topics
      Character Education, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Importance of Rules

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Classroom Issues, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To think about the need for rules and how rules affect you.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Impact of Lying

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Critical Thinking, Health Issues, Relationships
    • Objective

      To think about the reasons for and consequences of telling lies.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Imaginary Time Machine

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about hypnotherapy, which can be used in conjunction with psychotherapy to treat anxiety, stress, or chronic pain.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2